Price comes to the Seahawks looking to help propel the run game in the absence of Kenneth Walker.
Expectations on NFL rookies can vary, but when you come to the Seattle Seahawks, who are fresh off a Super Bowl win, maybe more is expected of you than most.
For running back Jadarian Price, depending on who you listen to, what he could be in store for in his rookie season is vastly different.
Some think that he can come into Brian Fleury's offense, be "the" guy from the outset, while Zach Charbonnet recovers from his ACL injury, and be a star.
Others think Price could be part of a running back-by-committee under Fleury with Emanuel Wilson and George Holani.
So, the expectations for Price aren't exactly set in stone.
And now we have another, in NFL.com's Tom Blair, who has named Price as one of 10 rookies who are in a position to succeed in Year 1, and Blair has revealed his expectations for Jadarian.
“Price doesn't need to carry Seattle entirely by himself,” Blair wrote. “He just needs to fit into an established offense led by Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, providing a reasonably close facsimile of the juice that Walker brought.
“Price's experience making an impact while sharing snaps with Jeremiyah Love, which should come in handy once Zach Charbonnet returns from a torn ACL. Is there a better first gig out there than jumping into an important supporting role for the defending Super Bowl champs?"
How Fleury plans to use Price and in what capacity will be determined in training camp.
Don't forget, that just because a player is a first-round selection, doesn't mean they won't need to be eased into the NFL world.
Yes, some hit the ground running, but others need time to get acclimated. Price has a good chance to prove himself early, and either way, he won't be forced to take on all of the offensive responsibilities.
Holani and Wilson are capable backups and, with Price, could create a nice trio of options in the backfield until Charbonnet returns.
Price will want to be "the" guy, but in perhaps a refreshing approach for a first-round selection, he won't be viewed as a franchise-saver or game-winner. He's just another cog in the Mike Macdonald machine.